Description
Enjoy a delightful blend of flavors with this BLT Pasta Salad, which combines the beloved classic sandwich ingredients into a refreshing dish. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or as a quick lunch, this salad features crispy bacon, crisp romaine lettuce, and juicy tomatoes tossed with bow tie pasta and dressed in ranch and barbecue sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an easy and satisfying way to impress your guests or treat yourself. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for an even more personalized touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups uncooked bow tie pasta
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 4 cooked bacon strips, chopped
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, diced tomato, chopped bacon, and cooled pasta.
- Drizzle ranch dressing and barbecue sauce over the mixture. Toss gently until well combined. Season with black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately for best flavor or chill for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg